Achillodynia (Achilles Tendinitis) Achillodynia is defined as the inflammation of the Achilles tendon which attached calf muscle to the heel bone. It is an overuse injury ofthe Achilles tendon.The Achilles tendon is the body’s one of strongest tendons. It helps push us when we walk, jump or run.Achilles tendinitis most frequently happens in runners who have abruptly increase the intensity or duration of their runs, in sports likecricket, football, hockey, basketball, badminton, volleyball, & tennis. There are some symptoms by which you can know whether you have achillodynia or not. These are swelling, warmth, and redness in the back of your lower leg. Stiffness & Painin the back of your ankle about 2 inches above your heel or noticeable painafter you stretch your calf, after activity and in the morning, thickening ofthe tendon, and bone spur.There are some causes of achillodynia youshould take care of such as tight calf muscles due to improper stretching,injury caused by repetitive overuse of the Achilles tendon for example from long-distance running, these can cause inflammation and burning pain in the back of your ankle. Over pronation or rolling of your foot inwardand flat feet.If left untreated achillodynia sometimescauses deformity of the heel bone.If you are also have suffering from Achillodynia (Achilles tendinitis) then come visit our clinic in Saket, Delhi, orBaliawas, Gurugram for the best treatment.Some of the physiotherapy management of Achillodynia are Customized orthotic foot insole can be used toreduce tension and relieve inflammation. It will also help you to reduce footover pronation.Ankle support straps can also be used to helpcompress the tendon and lift the heel for some relief.You can try to wear athletic shoes with atleast a one-inch heel.Wearing a night splint can help to gentlystretch the tendon overnight.Use of Extracorporeal shockwave therapy(ESWT). The role of ESWT is increasing neovascularization, which meansincreasing the blood flow to the area, then increasing healing at a muchquicker rate. It can also increase collagen synthesis, meaning that itstrengthens the structure of the Achilles tendon and reduces the risk of recurrence of injury.Therapeutic ultrasound therapy.Cryotherapy to reduce pain.Cross friction massage. Foam rolling the Achilles tendon area.Gastrocnemius & soleus stretch.Seated ankle pumps.Heel raising exercise.Eccentric calf muscles exercise.Dry needling.Kinesio taping, it will support your calf muscle and get you relief from the pain.